November 27, 2015
See most recent UPDATES to this story at the end of this post.
There are breaking reports of an active shooting situation at a Planned Parenthood in Colorado Springs.
#BREAKING: @kktv11news confirms an active shooter at Planned Parenthood in Colorado Springs. We have crew on the way.
— CBSDenver (@CBSDenver) November 27, 2015
There are confirmed reports of officers being shot as well.
#Breaking: We just confirmed through law enforcement that an officer was shot in the hand. https://t.co/mBTQx6pIvo
— KKTV 11 News (@KKTV11News) November 27, 2015
2 officers shot in active situation at Planned Parenthood in Colorado Springs. Scene not secure >>> https://t.co/L1MyTH4hY2
— CBSDenver (@CBSDenver) November 27, 2015
There are unconfirmed reports of one dead and four injured as well, and multiple outlets are reporting that the shooter is barricaded inside.
Listening to Colorado Springs police scanner – very serious: "The shooter is in a barricade situation inside the Planned Parenthood."
— Michael Skolnik (@MichaelSkolnik) November 27, 2015
Victory Girls will be posting updates as we hear more about the ongoing situation.
UPDATE 2:55 PM ET:
There is a report coming out that the shooter may have been aiming at passing cars while in the Planned Parenthood parking lot.
Police reported in a tweet just after 12:30 p.m. that a gunman was shooting at passing motorists near the intersection of Centennial Boulevard and West Fillmore Street.
The Planned Parenthood location is just north of that intersection at 3480 Centennial Boulevard, but it had not been confirmed early Friday afternoon if their building was the target of the gunman.
If this is true, the shooter may have barricaded within the Planned Parenthood to just get away from police. There is no further confirmation on injuries.
UPDATE 3:05 PM ET:
Fox News is reporting that a third police officer has also been shot. Other media is confirming that.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) _ Police: 3 officers injured in shooting near Colorado Planned Parenthood; shooter contained.
— WTOP (@WTOP) November 27, 2015
The reports on the number of injured are fluctuating.
UPDATE 3:15 PM ET:
This is repulsive.
To Hell with the reporters DM’ing the guy still trapped and tweeting police for help from the Colorado Springs active shooter scene.
— Jim MacMillan (@JimMacMillan) November 27, 2015
Twitter is bringing out the trolls at the moment.
Not many facts yet, but looks like #RightWing "Christian" #terrorism this Thanksgiving weekendhttps://t.co/stS97P6QBD
— Robert (@robertredway) November 27, 2015
Authorities describe Colorado Springs PP shooter as white man in his 40s, which doesn't sound like any Syrian refugee I've ever heard of.
— Rocky Mountain Mike (@RockyMntnMike) November 27, 2015
When are we going to do something about all of these white, Christian terrorists? https://t.co/vQ9tTZ0csf
— Clark S. Cox III (@clarkcox) November 27, 2015
Because people watching Twitter just know everything.
There is a preliminary report on the suspect.
One officer said on his radio that the gunman shot out the back window of his cruiser as the officer tried to “get a look at him,” the paper reported.
A dispatcher said the gunman wore a long coat with a hunting-type hat, the Gazette reported.
There is no official confirmation on the suspect’s age or race as of yet.
UPDATE 3:55 PM ET:
The media is actively walking back the “at” to “near” the Planned Parenthood.
Clarification: The active shooter in Colorado is near the Planned Parenthood, not inside of it. https://t.co/Cuk9GlNa7v
— NBC4 Columbus (@nbc4i) November 27, 2015
The clinic is near a strip mall.
It's a STRIP MALL, MEDIA. A strip mall that has numerous business, not just Planned Parenthood.
— Mary Elizabeth (@mchastain81) November 27, 2015
Final headline: “Shooting in town that has a Planned Parenthood”
— Aaron V (@PoliticsOfFear) November 27, 2015
And police are now saying that there is no Planned Parenthood connection.
“Colorado Springs police says there is no connection to Planned Parenthood” https://t.co/7z86fKuaMr
— Allahpundit (@allahpundit) November 27, 2015
The initial 911 call about the shooter came from the Planned Parenthood, which accounts for the initial media reports. However, it is now looking much more likely that the shooter was targeting the shoppers at the strip mall. Police are also now cautioning that they do NOT know where the shooter is.
CNN: RT CNNnewsroom: JUST IN: Police: "We can't confirm where the shooter is at at this point" Colorado Springs https://t.co/QFDmHLX2Wu …
— Charles (@now4co) November 27, 2015
Which means that the “barricade” story is either untrue, or the shooter was able to slip out. Either way, this is still a developing situation. Pray they find the shooter quickly.
UPDATE 4:20 PM ET:
The shooter is still on the move and active.
#CentennialBlshooting still active officers are encountering gunfire.
— Springs Police (@CSPDPIO) November 27, 2015
And local media may be giving away police locations, so other media are trying to call them out.
@jolbean Please make @stantonanleu stop. Your reporter is putting lives in danger.
— Kyle Clark (@KyleClark) November 27, 2015
@KyleClark @stantonanleu We are reporting from scanner in effort to provide updates to the public.
— Joanna Bean (@jolbean) November 27, 2015
This is what was tweeted:
chatter: Is anybody in the safe room? We are in contact with one of the 3 hiding. (They're going to hide in the back closet.) @csgazette
— Billie Stanton Anleu (@stantonanleu) November 27, 2015
chatter: We're on the hill west of King Soopers. We're on top of Chase Bank. Third floor window to the north – might be shooter. @csg
— Billie Stanton Anleu (@stantonanleu) November 27, 2015
One of the Gazette reporters is tweeting everything they are hearing off the police scanner. How is that even remotely responsible?
@Kirsten__Boyd @KyleClark @KellySchuberth As a police dispatcher, TY for calling out @jolbean @stantonanleu @csgazette.
— Scott Pantall (@scottpantall) November 27, 2015
This is how “active” crime stories are now reported.
UPDATE 4:40 PM ET:
A quick police press conference update just reported a fourth police officer has been injured in the most recent exchange of gunfire.
Colorado Springs police confirms 4th officer injured in shooting https://t.co/GYKfJFoo3L
— BNO News (@BNONews) November 27, 2015
Update #Breaking: 4 officers injured in Colorado Springs. Civilians also injured, but no number to report yet. https://t.co/4UeeHW1ii1
— Denver7 News (@DenverChannel) November 27, 2015
There is still no firm number on the civilians injured.
And the police spokesman has confirmed that the shooter is moving around INSIDE the Planned Parenthood building, where police exchanged shots.
CNN interviewing Colorado Springs police spox: shooter is inside Planned Parenthood, 4 officers injured, gunfire being exchanged.
— Liam Stack (@liamstack) November 27, 2015
Colorado Springs police lieutenant says officers have encountered the gunman and exchanged gunfire
— Andrew Peng (@TheAPJournalist) November 27, 2015
Hopefully the shooter can be taken down quickly now without more injuries. It is looking more and more like the Planned Parenthood building became a quick hideout, rather than the target.
UPDATE 4:50 PM ET:
One local hospital is confirming that they have received 5 patients from the shooting; no word on if they are police or civilian victims.
Penrose Hospital has received a total of 5 patients. We will keep you posted as we learn more information. #CentennialBlshooting
— Penrose-St. Francis (@psfhs) November 27, 2015
Fox News is reporting that civilians are being taken to safety.
Reporter on scene: 7 civilian escorted to safety. #ColoradoSprings #PlannedParenthood https://t.co/xLE7GxHEwP pic.twitter.com/S7JSN2qhd0
— Fox News (@FoxNews) November 27, 2015
This is a brutal, fluid situation that is ongoing. It gives a feel of a deadly version of hide and seek, as the shooter is continuing to evade police throughout the building.
UPDATE 5:40 PM ET:
Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains has released a statement:
Statement from Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains regarding #CentennialBlShooting pic.twitter.com/ocbDL6H4nP
— KKTV 11 News (@KKTV11News) November 27, 2015
There are new reports that the police have engaged the shooter yet again:
Report: Police engage shooter in Planned Parenthood building @ShepNewsTeam @HARRISFAULKNER | https://t.co/StO8io1qOq pic.twitter.com/OTUdvagsAY
— Fox News Video (@foxnewsvideo) November 27, 2015
Penrose Hospital is reporting that they have received another patient:
Penrose Hospital now has a total of 6 patients. We will keep you posted as we learn more information. #CentennialBIShooting
— Penrose-St. Francis (@psfhs) November 27, 2015
And the Colorado Springs police is reminding people that they have NOT released any suspect names to the media, so if any are being reported, they are pure speculation.
CSPD has not released the name of any possible suspects in connection to #CentennialBlshooting
— Springs Police (@CSPDPIO) November 27, 2015
The next police press conference is scheduled to be at 4 pm local time.
UPDATE 5:25 PM ET:
The press conference revealed a few new details.
Lt. Catherine Buckley of the Colorado Springs Police Department told a late afternoon news conference that the gunman, described as wearing a long coat and armed with a rifle, had begun firing from inside the building after a roughly 90-minute lull. “I can’t say the number of injured or how many casualties, if any,” she said.
Buckley also said a fourth officer was wounded Friday inside the Planned Parenthood building in the latest exchange of gunfire.
Local hospitals were reported treating at least seven injured from the shooting.
The police anticipate that this crime scene will be active for the next several hours, as the gunman brought items with him that will need to be cleared in order to make the building safe. Lt. Buckley also confirmed that the shooting began at the Planned Parenthood, and did not start as a bank robbery (there is a bank located nearby), but whether the Planned Parenthood was the target or the eventual hideout is the big question. Nine people are reported as being treated at hospitals, via the Gazette, and Lt. Buckley said that they are continuing to evacuate the building, but would not confirm that there are any hostages.
The entire update from Lt. Buckley can be viewed here.
UPDATE 7:50 PM ET:
The suspect is in custody after surrendering.
Mayor John Suthers: “The perpetrator is in custody.” #ColoradoSpringsShooting #Greta pic.twitter.com/Qc9fBTGbY1
— Fox News (@FoxNews) November 28, 2015
Image via @ACrossPhoto of man being led away in handcuffs from Planned Parenthood scene: https://t.co/z9SkZJ5RQg pic.twitter.com/iTfNelcRg0
— Daniel Petty (@danielpetty) November 28, 2015
A gunman surrendered to police at 4:52 p.m. Friday outside a Planned Parenthood in western Colorado Springs after an hours-long standoff all afternoon.
Eleven people were taken to hospitals, including five law enforcement officers.
This crime scene is going to take hours, if not days, to go through. It is also going to take a lot of time to figure out motives.
Lt. Catherine Buckley: “To even speculate on a motive would not be reasonable.” #ColoradoSpringsShooting #Greta pic.twitter.com/teODUwyG6A
— Fox News (@FoxNews) November 28, 2015
CSPD says crime scene will take days or hours to process. #PlannedParenthood #COSshooting
— KRDO NewsChannel 13 (@KRDONC13) November 28, 2015
There are unconfirmed reports at this time that one police officer and one civilian were killed.
Sources tell 9NEWS two people were killed in today's shooting in Colorado Springs. One police officer and one civilian.
— 9NEWS Denver (@9NEWS) November 28, 2015
5:51 pm – Denver's KUSA-TV reports 1 officer & 1 civilian died in today's shooting. KRDO has not yet independently confirmed those reports.
— KRDO NewsChannel 13 (@KRDONC13) November 28, 2015
We will continue to post updates on the condition of the victims as we learn them.
UPDATE 8:38 PM ET:
Sadly, confirmed.
Federal sources confirm that a law enforcement officer was killed during today's shootout at the Colorado Springs Planned Parenthood clinic.
— KRDO NewsChannel 13 (@KRDONC13) November 28, 2015
No word yet on any civilian deaths.
UPDATE 9:32 PM ET:
Terrible, terrible news.
Police confirm 2 civilians, 1 police officer dead. Fallen officer is with UCCS Police Department. #Breaking
— KRDO NewsChannel 13 (@KRDONC13) November 28, 2015
4 civilians and 5 officers transported to hospitals with gunshot wounds. All are in good condition.
— KRDO NewsChannel 13 (@KRDONC13) November 28, 2015
The fallen police officer was with the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs police department, and has been identified as 44 year old Garrett Swasey.
#BREAKING
UCCS reports that 44 yr old Officer Garrett Swasey was shot and killed during rampage at Planned Parenthood.@koaa— KOAA News 5 (@KOAA) November 28, 2015
Pray for his family, and for the families of the other victims.
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